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post #1 of 7
2/25/07 at 2:36pm
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Does anyone know if my system will support this memory:

CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Notebook Memory - Retail

My specs for my system are in my sig area.

I don't plan to get it anytime soon, but I am just looking around for when I do get it.
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post #2 of 7
2/25/07 at 4:58pm
Yes, that would be fine

Stu
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post #3 of 7
2/25/07 at 5:05pm
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Originally Posted by sakor1
Yes, that would be fine Stu
I thought so, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks.
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post #4 of 7
2/25/07 at 6:16pm
I posted in another thread of yours and I'm certain you do not have to purchase 2 1gig sticks right now if you plan on saving money. However I do realize that in alot of cases you get a better deal when purchasing 2 sticks at once.
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post #5 of 7
2/27/07 at 6:36pm
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Okay I have a huge question. I am looking at RAM like this:
Kingston 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory
And my system has this in it:
1 GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm.
Now would the memory that has So-DIMM instead of SDRAM work in my system because I have SDRAM in my system but I am looking at SO-DIMM. I have no clue what either one means, I just want to make sure that it doesn't matter what it is.
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post #6 of 7
2/27/07 at 11:50pm
Here is basically what these words refer to. SDRAM is basically ram that run synchroniously with your cpu allowing the ram to run faster i.e. the fact that you are able to purchase ddr2 ram @ 667mhz bus speed, which is a whole lot faster then the sdram you were able to get a few years back. This also allows for your cpu to downclock the ram as well when not in use to preserve power consumption. SDRAM has nothing to do with what the sodimm refers to. Sodimm just refers to the pin numbers that a specific ram stick has. Sodimm is also specific to notebook computers as it is just a smaller version of a Dimm ram stick which is used in a desktop computer.

That kingston ram that you are looking at is a 200pin sodimm ddr2 sdram with a 667mhz capable speed. It will work in your computer just fine and dandy.

What your computer has right now are 2 x 512mb sticks of 200pin sodimm ddr2 sdram @ 533mhz for a total of 1gb filling up both of your sodimm slots. If you were to just purchase one 1gb stick of the kingston @ 667mhz it would downclock to the 533mhz speed but your computer would recognize and utilize 1.5gb of ram in this setup.
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post #7 of 7
2/28/07 at 6:30pm
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Originally Posted by basicvisual
Here is basically what these words refer to. SDRAM is basically ram that run synchroniously with your cpu allowing the ram to run faster i.e. the fact that you are able to purchase ddr2 ram @ 667mhz bus speed, which is a whole lot faster then the sdram you were able to get a few years back. This also allows for your cpu to downclock the ram as well when not in use to preserve power consumption. SDRAM has nothing to do with what the sodimm refers to. Sodimm just refers to the pin numbers that a specific ram stick has. Sodimm is also specific to notebook computers as it is just a smaller version of a Dimm ram stick which is used in a desktop computer. That kingston ram that you are looking at is a 200pin sodimm ddr2 sdram with a 667mhz capable speed. It will work in your computer just fine and dandy. What your computer has right now are 2 x 512mb sticks of 200pin sodimm ddr2 sdram @ 533mhz for a total of 1gb filling up both of your sodimm slots. If you were to just purchase one 1gb stick of the kingston @ 667mhz it would downclock to the 533mhz speed but your computer would recognize and utilize 1.5gb of ram in this setup.
Thank you so much! Your are awesome at this...
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